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NEW DELHI: Be prepared for expensive domestic flights this summer, just like international flights have been since the outbreak of Iran war. The summer schedule is likely to see about 3,000 weekly fewer domestic flights – a 12% decline – over last summer’s 25,610. With the fare caps gone and the number of flights reduced,…
The Middle East crisis is no longer just a geopolitical standoff, rather it has now escalated into a full-scale war zone, with the potential to send shockwaves through multiple economies. Analysts have warned that the US and Israel’s attack on Iran could carry direct consequences for consumers and the broader economy. At the heart of…
What began as coordinated and carefully planned strikes by the United States and Israel on Iran, targeting the regime of its longest-serving Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has now spiralled into a full-blown military crisis across the Middle East. The region’s skies are crowded with drones and missiles, with Tehran showcasing its ballistic capabilities by…
The buzz around ‘Dhurandhar: The Revenge’ is palpable, with ticket pricing varying widely—starting at just Rs 59 in Chennai to a whopping Rs 2900 for luxury seating in Mumbai. With over 2.75 lakh tickets already snapped up, the film has raked in Rs 13.75 crore through advance sales, setting the stage to potentially surpass ‘OG’s’…
US President Donald Trump on Tuesday said that he would remove “some oil sanctions” to reduce the soaring prices as the crude cost hit $100 a barrel amid Iran war.“We’re also waiving certain oil-related sanctions to reduce prices,” he said addressing reporters. “We’re going to take those sanctions off till this straightens out,” he added.Moreover,…
Asian stocks opened sharply lower on Monday, weighed down by surging oil prices and concerns over economies reliant on energy imports from the Middle East. South Korea’s Kospi emerged as the hardest hit, tumbling over 7.8% or 437 points to 5,147. Nikkei plunged 6.6% or 3,683 points to 51, 937. Around 11 am IST, HSI…
Gold and silver metals inched higher on Monday, on the back of strong safe-haven demand from investors amid ongoing geopolitical tensions intensifying in the Middle East. The yellow metal rose by Rs 7,000 per 10 grams to Rs 1.66 lakh while silver inched to Rs 2.86 lakh, recording a gain of Rs 20,000 per kg….
Security heightened in Jammu and Kashmir. NEW DELHI: The ministry of home affairs has cautioned states about the possibility of communal tensions in the wake of the ongoing conflict involving Iran, asking authorities to stay alert and take preventive steps.In a letter circulated on February 28, the ministry warned that recent military developments in West…
NEW DELHI: Indian Embassy in Iran on Monday issued an urgent advisory directing all Indian nationals to depart from the country amid looming fear of war in the Middle East as tensions between Tehran and Washington grow.In its advisory, the embassy asked all citizens, including students, pilgrims, business persons and tourists, to leave the country…
Airfares to Colombo have shot up sharply as Indian cricket fans scramble to secure last-minute travel for Sunday’s India–Pakistan T20 World Cup clash, with uncertainty around the fixture now resolved.Bookings spiked after Pakistan rolled back its boycott stance around February 9–10, setting off a surge in demand for flights and hotels in the Sri Lankan…
